Need Help: Comparison of High End Flat Panel Display Models - Blu-ray Forum

MoPe · 12-15-2008, 06:26 PM

Have you seen any of them in person? If not, do that first, then report back what you liked about each..

You are also comparing LCD to Plasma, which will get conflicting opinions as well.

Mr. HiDef · 12-15-2008, 06:30 PM

well majority are gonna say the panny or kuro I have 2 sharps a 52" and 46" and love them both but I also do alot of gaming and thats why I went with LCD

also my sharps accept 1080p/24

franklinpross · 12-15-2008, 06:38 PM

I, too spent over a month doing research.

I finally went with Sony XBR 2. (in 2007)

I never looked back. It was money well spent.

I'm not sure the XBR 3, XBR4, XBR5, XBR 6 or 7 are as decent.

I just stopped looking. I did it. I have it. That's it.

Good Luck ! and check out the XBR 8 (only if displayed with

high quality HDMI cables.) (actually LOOK and SEE for yourself, because I feel

the cables do make a diff.) If you like what you SEE, go for the money,

after all, you have to do what you can to help the economy . . .

SDBlu · 12-15-2008, 07:11 PM

I went with the XBR4 and I also LOVE IT

I think the XBR line is top notch for LCD. A friend of mine just recently got the 52"XBR6 and we watched TDK on it. It was awesome and to be quite honest I really didn't see a difference between his display between his and mine.

I think the styling could have been better though on the new XBR's. I really like the floating glass that surrounds mine

franklinpross · 12-18-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcosG

I went with the XBR4 and I also LOVE IT

I think the XBR line is top notch for LCD. A friend of mine just recently got the 52"XBR6 and we watched TDK on it. It was awesome and to be quite honest I really didn't see a difference between his display between his and mine.

I think the styling could have been better though on the new XBR's. I really like the floating glass that surrounds mine

Welcome to the club !

Purplegrasshopper · 12-15-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MoPe

Have you seen any of them in person?

Of course I have. That's how I've gotten to these 3 after a month of research. And I like all of them. I just want to get as much info on each one before I make my decision.

MoPe · 12-15-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Purplegrasshopper

Of course I have. That's how I've gotten to these 3 after a month of research. And I like all of them. I just want to get as much info on each one before I make my decision.

So you really just want the pro/con's of the technology then? With a deep pocket of $6,000, I wouldn't think you're too worried about the price tag.

Tell us about you and your needs and wants.

MoPe · 12-15-2008, 08:10 PM

I love how you two, have recommended something, despite the OP's request to not include any recommendations on TV's. Maybe next time we can do a thorough read?

Purplegrasshopper · 12-15-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoPe

So you really just want the pro/con's of the technology then? With a deep pocket of $6,000, I wouldn't think you're too worried about the price tag.

Tell us about you and your needs and wants.

Yeah, that's exactly it. The pros and cons of the technology. Price is always an issue, as I also need to fund the speakers, wires, receiver, sub, buttkickers, PS3, etc. So if I can spend $1000 less for a PQ that is barely noticabley inferior, then great. The reason I didn't consider the XBRs is becaues I'm looking for something at least 60".

But this is what this set up will be used for: During the day (and I mean all day long, lol), my grandfather will be watching HD Food Network. At night, I'll either be playing Rock Band or some other PS3 game or watching HD cable TV. During the weekends, I'll be entertaining friends with a combination of HD sports, PS3 games, and Blu Ray movies. My room shape isn't ideal (open floor plan with lots of light), but I have to work with what I got.

Anyway, thanks in advance for the help.

jasontkelley1746 · 12-15-2008, 09:05 PM

the majority of websites rate the pioneer elite kuro the best flat panel on the market. Besides the new organic displays but those are too small at the moment.

Will the room have windows or will it be constantly dark?

the reason I ask is because that pioneer has light sensors that automatically adjust the settings depending on the light levels in the room. very nice feature.

Purplegrasshopper · 12-15-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

the majority of websites rate the pioneer elite kuro the best flat panel on the market. Besides the new organic displays but those are too small at the moment.

Will the room have windows or will it be constantly dark?

the reason I ask is because that pioneer has light sensors that automatically adjust the settings depending on the light levels in the room. very nice feature.

It has a sliding glass door and is open to the kitchen and dining room that has windows. But I have blinds that can be closed. If I get this thing professionally calibrated, will I want it to be automatically changing settings based on the light in the room? Will that screw with the calibration?

jasontkelley1746 · 12-15-2008, 09:15 PM

no, calibration is different than picture and brightness settings. professional calibration is done internally.

Mr. HiDef · 12-15-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purplegrasshopper

Yeah, that's exactly it. The pros and cons of the technology. Price is always an issue, as I also need to fund the speakers, wires, receiver, sub, buttkickers, PS3, etc. So if I can spend $1000 less for a PQ that is barely noticabley inferior, then great. The reason I didn't consider the XBRs is becaues I'm looking for something at least 60".

But this is what this set up will be used for: During the day (and I mean all day long, lol), my grandfather will be watching HD Food Network. At night, I'll either be playing Rock Band or some other PS3 game or watching HD cable TV. During the weekends, I'll be entertaining friends with a combination of HD sports, PS3 games, and Blu Ray movies. My room shape isn't ideal (open floor plan with lots of light), but I have to work with what I got.

Anyway, thanks in advance for the help.

from what u just said Id prob go with the sharp the kuro is amazing dont get me wrong and so is the panny but if u have alot of light and going to be used all day long the lcd is the way to go also from my experience with my dads samsung plasma only 720p but 42" it gets real hott i dont know if thats common or not but my lcds do not get that warm at all

jasontkelley1746 · 12-15-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

from what u just said Id prob go with the sharp the kuro is amazing dont get me wrong and so is the panny but if u have alot of light and going to be used all day long the lcd is the way to go also from my experience with my dads samsung plasma only 720p but 42" it gets real hott i dont know if thats common or not but my lcds do not get that warm at all

My sharp actually gets really hot but thats kind of nice in the winter

jsteinhauer · 12-16-2008, 12:08 AM

Just because a display accepts 24p does not mean it doesn't perform 3:2 pulldown and multiply 60Hz to get to the refresh rate. Some do this. I don't know about the panels on your list. Make sure what you are getting handles the 24p source the way you want it to.

12-15-2008, 09:05 PM	#10
jasontkelley1746 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:milwaukee Blu-ray collection:191	the majority of websites rate the pioneer elite kuro the best flat panel on the market. Besides the new organic displays but those are too small at the moment. Will the room have windows or will it be constantly dark? the reason I ask is because that pioneer has light sensors that automatically adjust the settings depending on the light levels in the room. very nice feature. Last edited by jasontkelley1746; 12-15-2008 at 09:08 PM.

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12-15-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
MoPe Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Orlando	Have you seen any of them in person? If not, do that first, then report back what you liked about each.. You are also comparing LCD to Plasma, which will get conflicting opinions as well.

12-15-2008, 06:30 PM	#2
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	well majority are gonna say the panny or kuro I have 2 sharps a 52" and 46" and love them both but I also do alot of gaming and thats why I went with LCD also my sharps accept 1080p/24

12-15-2008, 06:38 PM	#3
franklinpross Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:not from here Blu-ray reviews: 3	I, too spent over a month doing research. I finally went with Sony XBR 2. (in 2007) I never looked back. It was money well spent. I'm not sure the XBR 3, XBR4, XBR5, XBR 6 or 7 are as decent. I just stopped looking. I did it. I have it. That's it. Good Luck ! and check out the XBR 8 (only if displayed with high quality HDMI cables.) (actually LOOK and SEE for yourself, because I feel the cables do make a diff.) If you like what you SEE, go for the money, after all, you have to do what you can to help the economy . . .

12-15-2008, 07:11 PM	#4
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	I went with the XBR4 and I also LOVE IT I think the XBR line is top notch for LCD. A friend of mine just recently got the 52"XBR6 and we watched TDK on it. It was awesome and to be quite honest I really didn't see a difference between his display between his and mine. I think the styling could have been better though on the new XBR's. I really like the floating glass that surrounds mine

12-15-2008, 08:10 PM	#8
MoPe Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Orlando	I love how you two, have recommended something, despite the OP's request to not include any recommendations on TV's. Maybe next time we can do a thorough read?

12-15-2008, 09:15 PM	#12
jasontkelley1746 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:milwaukee Blu-ray collection:191	no, calibration is different than picture and brightness settings. professional calibration is done internally.

12-16-2008, 12:08 AM	#15
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	Just because a display accepts 24p does not mean it doesn't perform 3:2 pulldown and multiply 60Hz to get to the refresh rate. Some do this. I don't know about the panels on your list. Make sure what you are getting handles the 24p source the way you want it to.

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